IRISH CITIZENSHIP

Irish citizenship is based upon the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act of 1956.

IRISH CITIZENSHIP BY BIRTH:Child born within the
territory of
Ireland, regarding to the citizenship of the parents. If parents are foreigners different rules apply. See here for further info.

IRISH CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT:Child born abroad, whose father or mother or grandparent was an Irish citizen by birth.

IRISH CITIZENSHIP MARRIAGE:Foreigner who marries an Irish citizen can apply for Irish citizenship after three years of marriage.

IRISH CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALIZATION: Irish citizenship may be acquired upon fulfillment of the following condition: Person has resided in Ireland for a cumulative period of four years out of eight. The last year of residence before application for citizenship must be continual.

DUAL IRISH CITIZENSHIP: RECOGNIZED.LOSS OF IRISH CITIZENSHIP:VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of Irish citizenship is permitted by law. Letters of renunciation should be sent to the Department of Justice in Dublin. Contact the Embassy for details and required paperwork.INVOLUNTARY: The following is grounds for involuntary loss of naturalized citizenship: citizenship was obtained through fraud or false statement.

Irish citizenship information is summarized from the above-mentioned law. Any action concerning Irish citizenship should be taken after consulting with a Irish immigration lawyer or the official authority responsible with Irish citizenship.